Australia’s often changed World Games selection system ended early, home-based riders dominate likely team

A much-promoted policy aimed at assuring Australian-based riders more chances to be on the team for the World Equestrian Games in two months but numerous changes made by the national federation impacting European-based competitors has led to an early end to selection procedures. Home-based riders dominate the standings from which the team will be chosen.

The latest “amendment” to selection procedures was announced Monday by Equestrian Australia that blamed the Falsterbo Horse Show in Sweden for not accepting entries for European-based riders for the CDIO5* Nations Cup and CDI3* this week, the final selection event for prospects for the Australian team that can have a maximum of four horses and riders. Many nations also send a reserve to major championships.

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Article written by: KENNETH J. BRADDICK